tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post1284736725215800934..comments2019-05-25T10:30:11.826-05:00Comments on Review This!: World at War, 1944 - Review of a Magic Tree House Super EditionSylvestermousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13690700963857028874noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-42058456787985559022018-03-14T08:47:45.155-05:002018-03-14T08:47:45.155-05:00It&#39;s turning out to be a terrific discovery, i...It&#39;s turning out to be a terrific discovery, introducing David to this series of history stories for children. Thanks for stopping by, Barbara.Wednesday Elfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-3533417574238689972018-03-14T08:46:50.920-05:002018-03-14T08:46:50.920-05:00Thanks for visiting, Louanne. I am delighted to i...Thanks for visiting, Louanne. I am delighted to introduce you to this series of books for children.Wednesday Elfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-76463353884663957552018-03-14T08:45:12.669-05:002018-03-14T08:45:12.669-05:00I felt the same way, Mary, because my dad served i...I felt the same way, Mary, because my dad served in the Navy during WWII and this book gives David a connection to his great-grandfather. Wednesday Elfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-72690490918367705172017-06-11T23:12:40.328-05:002017-06-11T23:12:40.328-05:00I had forgotten about this series as well, I belie...I had forgotten about this series as well, I believe we had the books and passed them on - they&#39;re a wonderful way for kid to learn; terrific gift ideaBarbara Tremblay Cipakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12436522337338948135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-32488404380678955682017-06-11T18:20:49.969-05:002017-06-11T18:20:49.969-05:00This series of books sounds like they would have b...This series of books sounds like they would have been perfect for both myself and my brother when we were younger. I will definitely keep them in mind for my foster nephews as they are a perfect age to enjoy them and I think one of them in particular will love the sense of adventure while the other will enjoy learning facts which he can teach us about :)Louanne Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07951757285411365871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-56421018990906410742017-06-11T02:02:16.432-05:002017-06-11T02:02:16.432-05:00This would be a great book to give my two grand ne...This would be a great book to give my two grand nephews especially because my father was in WW2 so this would connect them to him as well.Mary Nortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004737003460880194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-86567400551378711042017-06-10T21:10:01.545-05:002017-06-10T21:10:01.545-05:00I hope so, too, Barbara. He&#39;s definitely well ...I hope so, too, Barbara. He&#39;s definitely well on his way. Not bad for a boy only 8-years-old. :)Wednesday Elfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-87418379318700143982017-06-10T16:06:43.136-05:002017-06-10T16:06:43.136-05:00This is just the sort of story that will entice bo...This is just the sort of story that will entice boys to read. It&#39;s wonderful that your grandson is so engaged with this series. I hope it leads to a life-long love of history.Barbara Radisavljevichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15899642277679265680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-9851101002296181872017-06-10T11:18:31.371-05:002017-06-10T11:18:31.371-05:00Thanks, Susan. The occasion of D-Day was one of t...Thanks, Susan. The occasion of D-Day was one of the reasons I wanted to write this particular review this week. Happy your grown-up sons enjoy history. I always did; in fact, it was my minor in college. Wednesday Elfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-72262906810107558602017-06-10T11:17:02.203-05:002017-06-10T11:17:02.203-05:00I&#39;m so delighted that not only does David love...I&#39;m so delighted that not only does David love to read, but that there are these books that combine adventure, magic and history in a way young readers really enjoy. If David had not been visiting me at the very moment he (and, consequently I) &#39;discovered&#39; the Magic Tree House series, I wouldn&#39;t have known just how enthusiastic he was about them. After reading one myself, I Wednesday Elfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-7558348188689011562017-06-10T11:11:52.157-05:002017-06-10T11:11:52.157-05:00It really is, Mary Beth. Having an exciting advent...It really is, Mary Beth. Having an exciting adventure featuring children the same age as the reader and adding in some &#39;magic&#39; really appeals to young readers. They learn about history without even realizing it&#39;s a learning experience. :)Wednesday Elfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-15090668796209571342017-06-10T08:55:35.414-05:002017-06-10T08:55:35.414-05:00I also meant to comment about how your review make...I also meant to comment about how your review makes me wish I had a youngster I could gift with this collection of books. They really do sound fabulous!Cynthia Sylvestermousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13690700963857028874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-18018115104353330972017-06-10T08:52:43.587-05:002017-06-10T08:52:43.587-05:00My grown-up boys are still very interested in hist...My grown-up boys are still very interested in history and their interest began with books such as the Magic Tree House series. Obviously your David has held onto his interest in the topic and still loves these fabulous books. Isn&#39;t it great to have a &quot;go to&quot; gift idea for David, for birthdays and other occasions? Appreciate the timely review with the D-Day anniversary earlier this Susan Deppnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11299578855182866748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-70726220090487801092017-06-10T08:52:02.671-05:002017-06-10T08:52:02.671-05:00Such a wonderful way for learn history! I truly t...Such a wonderful way for learn history! I truly think it is awesome that your grandson wants books, and especially books on history. He must truly be a very intelligent young man. Happy Birthday David! I hope you enjoy every moment of your special day!Cynthia Sylvestermousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13690700963857028874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-64647616436711697602017-06-10T08:03:17.841-05:002017-06-10T08:03:17.841-05:00Looks like a great way to tell children about hist...Looks like a great way to tell children about historyMary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333660667036173787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-11877559833735289162017-06-10T08:02:49.359-05:002017-06-10T08:02:49.359-05:00Looks like a great way to tell children about hist...Looks like a great way to tell children about historyMary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333660667036173787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-91902744328163854912017-06-10T06:32:16.439-05:002017-06-10T06:32:16.439-05:00Thanks, Dawn Rae. I actually learned about the Mag...Thanks, Dawn Rae. I actually learned about the Magic Tree House series myself from my little grandson. Now it is easy to select gifts for him as he wants the &#39;whole&#39; series. :) I&#39;m delighted that, at only 8 years old, David loves to read and to learn. Wednesday Elfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-11016493951833167572017-06-10T06:22:28.914-05:002017-06-10T06:22:28.914-05:00Some of the children I&#39;ve worked with enjoy th...Some of the children I&#39;ve worked with enjoy the Magic Tree House series. I had forgotten about the series. Wonderful review and thank you for the reminder.Dawn Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16482631999129705606noreply@blogger.com